Powell Structural Research Laboratory atthe University of California, San Diego (UCSD)

The Powell Structural Research Laboratories atthe University of California, San Diego are a prominent research center thathas gained extraordinary international recognition. It was founded by Dr.Seible in 1985 and is the largest structural engineering laboratory in theworld. It is an essential asset of the Structural Engineering Department atUCSD and is a global strategic partner of Sun International.

In December 2000, the State of California and UCSD established the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2). Calit2 employs more than 200 research specialists from various fields, and hosts more than 100 prominent engineers, scientists, and post-doctoral researchers from many countries. Calit2 is one of the top research centers in the world and a global strategic partner of Sun International.

Institute of Railway Technology (IRT)

The Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) at Monash University is the premier track and vehicle railway research center in Australia, and enjoys an international reputation for excellence in railway research. IRT is one of the main technology service providers to heavy haul railway operations and leading mass transit railway systems, and provides a “one-stop” technology access point for the international railway industry.

Maintenance Technology Institute (MTI)

Maintenance Technology Institute at Monash University was established in 1999 as a joint initiative between BHP Billiton and Monash University to provide comprehensive industry focused research and development which achieves optimum plant and equipment performance across Australia and overseas.

Bauhaus University Weimar

Bauhaus University Weimar is a university located in Weimar, Germany and specializes in the artistic and technical fields. The Architecture and Civil Engineering department was one of the leading academic institution of the field of civil engineering.